10083 - Human Anatomy

Academic Year 2025/2026

  • Moduli: Alessandra Ruggeri (Modulo 1) (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in School of Dentistry (cod. 6738)

Learning outcomes

LOCOMOTORE SYSTEM BONE: Bones of the trunk, vertebral column, bones of the skull, the cavities of the skull, cavities common to the neurocranium and the splancnocranio.ARTICULATIONS: General and classification of the joints. Joints of the trunk. Skull joints. Joints of the upper and lower limbs. MUSCLES: Muscles of the upper and lower limbs, diaphragm. CARDIOCIRCULATORY SYSTEM Heart - surface topography and anatomy, pericardium, external configuration and internal configuration, vasculature, innervation. Organization and course of blood vessels. Aorta and its branches of primary division. General information on the lymphatic system, structure of the lymph node. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Oral cavity and attached formations. Topography and systematic anatomy of the different sections of the digestive canal. Peritoneal behavior in relation to the development of different organs. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Nose and nasal cavities: form, relationships and structure. Larynx trachea and bronchi, lungs: form, relationships and structure. Pleure. URINARY SYSTEM Rene and his excretory apparatus: form, relationships and structure. Bladder and urethra. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Macroscopic anatomy, topography and functional of the thyroid, adrenal glands and endocrine pancreas. CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Generalities of the Nervous system. Spinal cord, brainstem, diencephalon, telencephalon: structure and relationships. Ventricles and meninges. Sensitive and driving paths. Spinal nerves and encephalic nerves. autonomic nervous system. ANATOMY OF THE STOMATOGNATIC SYSTEM Bones of neurocranium and slancnocranium. Fossa and Logge of the skull - Growth and facial development. Mandibular Tempura Articulation. Masticatory, Mimic and Neck muscles. Neck bands and loggias. External carotid artery and division branches. Lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes of the head and neck. Oral cavity: walls and its contents. Dental arches and periodontium. External morphology of the teeth and their relationships. Major and minor salivary glands and related lodges. Encephalic nerves: V, VII, IX, X, XII - Parasympathetic and encephalic encephalitis of the head.

Course contents

Anatomia Orale di Sicher, Lloyd DuBrul E. - Edi-Ermes

Anatomia funzionale e clinica dello splancnocranio, Fonzi L. - Edi- Ermes

Morfologia Dentale, Gori G. - Quintessence Publishing

Anatomia Microscopica del Dente e del Parodonto, Fonzi - Garberoglio - Zerosi- Piccin

Anatomia del Gray , 41° edizione (1° volume). Edra

Anatomia Umana - con ebook. Martini F. H., Timmons M. J., Tallitsch R. B.- Edi SES

Atlante di Anatomia Umana, Netter F. Edra

Testo Atlante di Anatomia Prometheus- Vol. Testa, Collo e Neuroanatomia - EdiSES

Atlante Anatomia Umana- Vol. 2- Edi-Ermes

Atlante di Anatomia - Odontoiatria e Medicina, Tillmann -RC Edizioni

Atlante fotografico di Anantomia descrittiva e topografica- Rohen-Yokochi- Piccin

Readings/Bibliography

Lectures with extensive use of images, such as to facilitate the acquisition of fundamental anatomical basis through the stimulation of visual memory. The course is divided into a series of lectures which are accompanied by practical exercises.The teachers will conduct workshops dissection of corpses.

Teaching methods

The result is graduated from 18/30 to 30/30. The minimum grade is achieved by a non-thorough knowledge of the subject, 19 to 25 for a fair knowledge, 26 to 29 for a good knowledge, while 30 represents a great knowledge and "cum laude" is added in case of excellence.

Assessment methods

The result is graduated from 18/30 to 30/30. The minimum grade is achieved by a non-thorough knowledge of the subject, 19 to 25 for a fair knowledge, 26 to 29 for a good knowledge, while 30 represents a great knowledge and "cum laude" is added in case of excellence.

The result is integrated with Biochemestry, Applied Biology Molecular Biology and Histology Courses. The final evaluation takes into account the grades of the entire Integrated Course, weighted average.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Lectures using computer presentations, laboratory dissection, models and computer programs.

As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend Module 1, 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas] online, while Module 3 on health and safety is to be attended in class. Information about Module 3 attendance schedule is available on the website of your degree programme.

Office hours

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